Paul Offit returns to TWiV to discuss why, during the recent FDA advisory committee meeting, he voted against releasing revised COVID-19 vaccines containing an Omicron component, and the reasons why children must be vaccinated against the disease.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler

Guest: Paul Offit

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Links for this episode

• 28 June 2022 VRBPAC meeting materials (FDA)
• Don’t rush to change COVID vaccines (STAT)
• Monkeypox situation report #1 (WHO)
• Letters read on TWiV 917
• Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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